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Distal Phalangeal Replacement Using a Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Prosthesis: A Case Report.
- Source :
- JBJS Case Connector; 2022, p1-5, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Case: A 38-year-old man developed a nonunion of a comminuted distal phalanx fracture, which resulted in gross instability of the fingertip. To restore stability, a patient-specific 3D-printed distal phalangeal prosthesis was implanted, and the patient was able to return to his occupation with excellent 2-year outcomes. Conclusion: This case highlights the application of 3D printing technology in the development of a patient-specific solution and discusses 6 important considerations for the design and planning process: Patient, Priorities, Point of fixation, Procedure, Problems, and People. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PROSTHETICS
THREE-dimensional printing
PRODUCTION planning
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21603251
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- JBJS Case Connector
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159422990
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00723